Bass straps

[algmusic]

Hi all,

I've recently bought an old jazz US bass it's lovely but quite heavy on a long gig.. all my old basses were quite light so I could use my dad's lovely old vintage strap was fine.. however, I think his strap won't help my back.. Function on sat.. any recommendations?

I live in London

Edited June 24, 2010 by algmusic

[johnnylager]

These work for me, try a search - there a couple of threads on here with far more info...

[url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Comfort_Strapps.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...rt_Strapps.html[/url]

[Pkomor]

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85640"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85640[/url]

[JTUK]

I am a fan of Comfort straps myself but the wider issue here with basses and lifting heavier stuff is that we need to make sure we give our posture a decent break.

People should not neglect their core as heavy basses and standing up on gigs for a duration are trouble in waiting. Seriously.

Sorry for the tangent...

[algmusic]

Thanks fellow bassists.. I'll either go for the comfort strap or if I get time the levy tan one looks cool

[solo4652]

I have one of these which I don't use:

[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50dare000_gitarrengurt.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50da...itarrengurt.htm[/url]


It's not new and it does have 1 or 2 marks on it, but you're welcome to have it for the cost of postage. PM me if you're interested.

Steve

[velvetkevorkian]

[quote name='solo4652' post='876658' date='Jun 24 2010, 05:40 PM']I have one of these which I don't use:

[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50dare000_gitarrengurt.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50da...itarrengurt.htm[/url]


It's not new and it does have 1 or 2 marks on it, but you're welcome to have it for the cost of postage. PM me if you're interested.

Steve[/quote]
Just tried making a "ghetto" version of this using a spare nylon strap in addition to the thick padded leather one I use normally- seems to be surprisingly effective, and my bass is a serious boat anchor. Thanks for the inspiration.

[algmusic]

I went to the bass gallery and picked up a mono strap

[url="http://www.thebassgallery.com/BassProductListingTemplate.cfm?Brand=Mono%20&type=Strap&Cat_ID=14"]http://www.thebassgallery.com/BassProductL...p&Cat_ID=14[/url]

I would have bought the comfort straps but I heard about one that broke.. I guess like the old saying ' they don't make them like they used to'. Stitching is stronger than plastic

[redstriper]

[quote name='solo4652' post='876658' date='Jun 24 2010, 05:40 PM']I have one of these which I don't use:

[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50dare000_gitarrengurt.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50da...itarrengurt.htm[/url]


It's not new and it does have 1 or 2 marks on it, but you're welcome to have it for the cost of postage. PM me if you're interested.

Steve[/quote]

Hi Steve,
If no one else wants it, I would certainly appreciate it.
I currently use 2 straps to get a similar result.
Cheers,
Steve.

[solo4652]

[quote name='redstriper' post='877022' date='Jun 25 2010, 12:39 AM']Hi Steve,
If no one else wants it, I would certainly appreciate it.
I currently use 2 straps to get a similar result.
Cheers,
Steve.[/quote]

Hi Steve,

Looks like algmusic has bought a new strap. Pm sent to you.

Steve

[solo4652]

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='876968' date='Jun 24 2010, 10:57 PM']Just tried making a "ghetto" version of this using a spare nylon strap in addition to the thick padded leather one I use normally- seems to be surprisingly effective, and my bass is a serious boat anchor. Thanks for the inspiration.[/quote]

No problem! I like inspiring people!

[algmusic]

[quote name='solo4652' post='877111' date='Jun 25 2010, 08:54 AM']No problem! I like inspiring people![/quote]


Brilliant! I love this site!!!!

[Wylie]

This one: [url="http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DM1Blk/"]http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DM1Blk/[/url] Wide, heavy leather, won't slip around on you (backside is raw leather), won't come off strap buttons, not expensive.

tg